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Walz won't support completely removing Social Security state tax

Walz won't support completely removing Social Security state tax

Walz also said he’d like to see some of a nearly $18 billion projected budget surplus used to fund paid family and medical leave. He said that could help address the state’s workforce shortage issues — and help retain workers.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Poll: Americans want compromise, but have no confidence Congress will work together

Poll: Americans want compromise, but have no confidence Congress will work together

Three-quarters say they want members of Congress to compromise with each other across the aisle, but 58 percent say they have no confidence they will, more than double the percent who said so in 2008.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Rural town tries innovative solution to child care crisis

Rural town tries innovative solution to child care crisis

Affordable child care is a challenge for towns and cities across Minnesota. It's difficult to recruit or retain young workers if child care is not available and affordable. A northwestern Minnesota town is the first in the state to use local sales tax to fund a day care center.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announces bid for third term

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson announces bid for third term

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson has announced she is running for a third term to lead northeastern Minnesota’s largest city. Larson became Duluth’s first female mayor when she was elected in 2015.
by Dan Kraker

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Walz, DFL lawmakers look to speed up shift to carbon-free electricity

Walz, DFL lawmakers look to speed up shift to carbon-free electricity

With DFLers now in charge of both the House and the Senate, the proposal’s chances of approval have improved. But some of the state’s top utilities say meeting that new deadline could be a challenge.
by Kirsti Marohn

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